Gretna travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gretna

With a population of 17,736, Gretna is a must-see destination in Louisiana, United States.

Where to Eat in Gretna

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tony Mandina's Restaurant (1915 Pratt St) and The Red Maple Restaurant (1036 Lafayette St) are great picks.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in August
Estimated hotel price
RM 533
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in August
Estimated hotel price
RM 533
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gretna

Plane

When flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY), which is located 13 miles from the city centre.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Birmingham takes 7h 59m and costs around RM 109 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about RM 293 for a 9h 07m trip.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 445 miles and will cost you around RM 382. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about RM 264 for a journey of 535 miles.

Plane

When flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY), which is located 13 miles from the city centre.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train journey from Gretna to Birmingham takes 7h 59m and costs around RM 109 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about RM 293 for a 9h 07m trip.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Houston, the bus ride to Gretna takes 445 miles and will cost you around RM 382. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about RM 264 for a journey of 535 miles.

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (4,676 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,525 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,474 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,838 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,639 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (717 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

Hotel Monteleone
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 718+
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 901+
Le Pavillon New Orleans
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 562+
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 850+
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 531+
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
RM 596+

Hiring a car in Gretna

Expect to pay RM 4.92 per litre in Gretna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 58.93 and RM 78.57. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 4.92 per litre in Gretna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 58.93 and RM 78.57. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.